CRS Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Summer is here in full swing in Maryland! We've done summer as a theme before, so I didn't want to go with that. So I asked Lei (Bride) for ideas, and she came up with a unique, fun and creative idea! Our theme for this round of hybrid atc's are Bugs! Summer isn't complete without them! If you are interested in joining us, here are some things to know: The best way to do this seems to be to buy the 9 slot baseball trading card holders. They are designed to fit into a standard 3 ring binder. You can fold the sheets in thirds and fit them into a business sized envelope. Please include return postage in one of the slots, allowing for an extra ounce in case participants are especially exuberant with their bling. If it's not needed, I will return it with your goodies. Also please include a self-addressed envelope. We've found that the larger 6x9 envelopes work better than business sized envelopes but the postage rate is the same. When you mail the envelope to me, the post office people will tell you if there's a non-machinable surcharge. A great hint is to use your own address as the return address in case it gets "returned" for any reason. Sign up in this thread by June 23rd. I'll PM my mailing address to everyone. Try to have your finished atcs to me by August 1st. If I get them earlier, I'll mail them back earlier! So, who's ready to get their Bugs on? Lei Carla Brooke Lauren Monica Jackson Laura Kelly Karen W. Ann Andrea-rose Lauren (alsoarty jr!) Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nica Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hahahaha! I love it! I'm in and so is Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Count me in--great summer theme! I have all kinds of ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Haven't a clue but count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflykisses Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Count me in too. Love the challenge idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Well, let me think about this...OK..a nanosecond was enough time. I'm in, of course! Bugs...my brain is going in a dozen different directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yay! So glad you like the theme and are excited to get started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yep, heading to Hobby Lobby to get inspired!!! (while there's a lull in the rain. ;-) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yep, heading to Hobby Lobby to get inspired!!! (while there's a lull in the rain. ;-) ) Now, that sounds like a nice way to spend a couple hours! I'm out the door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Put my name down - but eeuw! I HATE bugs. Maybe I should skip this one. *shiver* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Put my name down - but eeuw! I HATE bugs. Maybe I should skip this one. *shiver LOL, you can do it! Think of all the angles you can go with for hating bugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yep, heading to Hobby Lobby to get inspired!!! (while there's a lull in the rain. ;-) ) I went to Jo-Ann's yesterday for something else but stopped by the stickers just to get some inspiration, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWhitney Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I guess I'm in for the first time Put me down as LaurenW, or if you want... AlsoartyJr, haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Well, I'm thinking of doing something completely off the chart. Just the way my brain works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Glad to have you Lauren!! Awesome Ann! I love to see how different everyone's take is on a theme or challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnotDreams Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Count me in on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Woohoo! Glad you all thought this was a fun topic (or do you have ants in your pants) to jump on board so fast! Should be a fun one - can't wait to see what all you creative friends come up with!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Last day to sign up! I'll pm everyone with the final count and my mailing address tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 So, we have 13 swappers. Make 13, send me 12 of them. I can't wait to see what you all come up with. I'm sending PM's out now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yay! I can't wait to see everyone's take on this challenge. I have a general idea but need to tweak it some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm good to go .... have an idea and all the supplies I need. Eager to get working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 The girls have their supplies and ideas, just need to sit them down to do it. I have an idea, but have to let it sit a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 This has been a really hard one for me, and now I'm running out of time. Finally have a design worked out, but need some supplies. Drat! Another trip to Hobby Lobby and Michaels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I have everything I need, just need to sit down and do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I have mine all designed and printed out and one prototype made. I was really counting on my Silhouette to do the fussy cutting for me but it is not working correctly and I'm having issues d/l the updates for it since the hard drive crash. I can't seem to connect with their technical support ... looks like I'll be doing all the fussy cutting by hand for these ATC's ... but you gals are worth it!! I should have them done and in the mail by Friday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm back from vacation but I'm so unmotivated.... I had an idea before I left but needed to tweak it a bit... still needing tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 The girls decided today was the day, so they created their atcs from start to finish! Now I need to get on task. Of course, a trip to Hobby Lobby is first on my to do list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Ok, dropped my cards to the post office this morning. Should be there by Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'll watch for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I started working on my cards last week. Have a bit more to do on these beauties, so have to get started early. Such a fun challenge topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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